ph156 Privacy Policy

ph156 ("ph156," "we," "us," or "our") is committed to protecting the privacy and personal data of every individual who accesses or uses the ph156 online gaming platform at ph156.one (the "Platform"). This Privacy Policy ("Policy") describes how ph156 collects, uses, stores, shares, and protects your personal information in connection with your use of the Platform.

This Policy is issued in compliance with Republic Act No. 10173, the Data Privacy Act of 2012 (DPA), and its Implementing Rules and Regulations, as administered by the National Privacy Commission (NPC) of the Philippines. It should be read together with our Terms & Conditions.

If you have questions about this Policy or wish to exercise your data subject rights, please contact our Data Protection Officer (DPO) using the details provided in Section 13.

ph156 collects the following categories of personal data from users of the Platform:

• Full legal name, date of birth, nationality
• Government-issued ID number (passport, driver's license, SSS/UMID)
• Email address , mobile number, residential address (city/province in the Philippines)

• GCash or PayMaya account number (last digits only, for verification)
• Bank account details (bank name, account name, account number) for withdrawal processing
• Transaction history: deposits, withdrawals, wager amounts, winnings

• IP address, device type, operating system, browser type and version
• Login timestamps, session duration, pages visited on the Platform
• Game history, betting patterns, and platform interaction logs
• Geolocation data (country/region level, to verify eligibility)

• Records of live chat conversations with ph156 support staff
• Email correspondence sent to or received from ph156
• Feedback, survey responses, and complaint records

ph156 collects personal data through the following means:

• Direct collection: Information you provide when registering a ph156 account, completing KYC verification, making deposits or withdrawals, contacting support, or participating in promotions;
• Automated collection: Technical and usage data collected automatically when you access the Platform, including through cookies, web beacons, and server logs;
• Third-party sources: Identity verification data from KYC service providers; fraud prevention data from anti-fraud partners; payment confirmation data from GCash, PayMaya, and Philippine bank partners.

ph156 does not collect personal data from social media platforms or purchase data lists from third-party data brokers.

ph156 uses your personal data for the following purposes:

ph156 will not use your personal data for any purpose incompatible with those listed above without first obtaining your explicit consent or as otherwise required by law.

Under the Data Privacy Act of 2012, ph156 processes your personal data on the following legal bases:

• Contractual necessity: Processing required to perform our contract with you — including account management, payment processing, and game delivery;
• Legal obligation: Processing required to comply with Philippine law, including AML regulations, PAGCOR licensing requirements, and NPC data privacy obligations;
• Legitimate interests: Processing for fraud prevention, platform security, and responsible gaming monitoring, where our legitimate interests are not overridden by your data protection rights;
• Consent: Processing for optional purposes such as marketing communications, where you have given explicit, informed consent. You may withdraw consent at any time by contacting our support team.

ph156 does not sell your personal data. We may share your personal data with the following categories of recipients only to the extent necessary for the stated purpose:

ph156 engages trusted third-party service providers to assist in operating the Platform, including KYC verification providers, payment processors (GCash, PayMaya, Philippine banks), IT infrastructure providers, and customer support platforms. These providers are contractually bound to process your data only on ph156's instructions and in accordance with the DPA.

ph156 may disclose personal data to PAGCOR, the Anti-Money Laundering Council (AMLC), the National Privacy Commission, or other competent Philippine authorities where required by law, court order, or regulatory directive.

In the event of a merger, acquisition, or sale of all or part of ph156's business, your personal data may be transferred to the acquiring entity, subject to the same privacy protections described in this Policy. You will be notified of any such transfer in advance.

ph156 uses cookies and similar tracking technologies to operate and improve the Platform. The following types of cookies are used:

• Essential cookies: Required for the Platform to function correctly, including session management, security tokens, and login state. These cannot be disabled without affecting Platform functionality.
• Analytics cookies: Used to collect anonymized data about how players use the Platform, helping ph156 identify areas for improvement. No personally identifiable information is included in analytics data.
• Preference cookies: Store your Platform preferences such as language settings and display options to improve your experience on return visits.

ph156 does not use third-party advertising cookies or cross-site tracking technologies. You can manage or delete cookies through your browser settings at any time. Disabling essential cookies may affect your ability to use certain Platform features, including the ph156 Login function.

ph156 retains your personal data only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes for which it was collected, or as required by applicable Philippine law. The following general retention periods apply:

• Account and KYC data: Retained for the duration of your account and for a minimum of five (5) years following account closure, in compliance with AML and PAGCOR record-keeping requirements;
• Transaction records: Retained for a minimum of five (5) years from the date of the transaction;
• Support communications: Retained for three (3) years from the date of the last interaction;
• Technical and usage logs: Retained for twelve (12) months on a rolling basis, after which they are anonymized or deleted;
• Marketing consent records: Retained until consent is withdrawn, plus one (1) year for compliance documentation purposes.

Upon expiry of the applicable retention period, ph156 will securely delete or anonymize your personal data in accordance with NPC guidelines.

Under the Data Privacy Act of 2012, you have the following rights with respect to your personal data held by ph156:

• Right to be informed: The right to know that your personal data is being collected and processed, and the purposes for which it is used;
• Right of access: The right to request a copy of the personal data ph156 holds about you;
• Right to rectification: The right to request correction of inaccurate or incomplete personal data;
• Right to erasure: The right to request deletion of your personal data where it is no longer necessary for the purposes for which it was collected, subject to our legal retention obligations;
• Right to object: The right to object to the processing of your personal data for direct marketing purposes or where processing is based on legitimate interests;
• Right to data portability: The right to receive your personal data in a structured, commonly used format;
• Right to lodge a complaint: The right to file a complaint with the National Privacy Commission (NPC) if you believe your data privacy rights have been violated.

To exercise any of the above rights, please contact our Data Protection Officer at the details provided in Section 13. ph156 will respond to all data subject requests within fifteen (15) business days of receipt.

ph156 implements appropriate technical and organizational security measures to protect your personal data against unauthorized access, accidental loss, destruction, or disclosure. These measures include:

• 256-bit SSL/TLS encryption for all data transmitted between your device and the ph156 Platform;
• Encryption of sensitive data at rest, including KYC documents and financial records;
• Role-based access controls ensuring only authorized personnel can access personal data;
• Regular security audits, penetration testing, and vulnerability assessments;
• Multi-factor authentication for internal systems accessing personal data;
• Incident response procedures compliant with NPC breach notification requirements.

In the event of a personal data breach that is likely to result in a risk to your rights and freedoms, ph156 will notify the NPC within seventy-two (72) hours of becoming aware of the breach, and will notify affected users without undue delay.

The ph156 Platform is strictly intended for individuals aged 21 years and above, in accordance with Philippine gambling regulations. ph156 does not knowingly collect personal data from persons under the age of 21.

If ph156 discovers that personal data has been collected from a person under 21 years of age, the account will be immediately closed, all data will be deleted, and any funds will be returned to the verified payment source. If you believe a minor has registered on the ph156 Platform, please contact our support team immediately.

ph156 reserves the right to update or amend this Privacy Policy at any time to reflect changes in our data processing practices, applicable law, or regulatory requirements. When material changes are made, ph156 will notify registered users via email or a prominent notice on the Platform prior to the changes taking effect.

The "Effective Date" at the top of this Policy will be updated to reflect the date of the most recent revision. Your continued use of the ph156 Platform following the effective date of any amendment constitutes your acceptance of the revised Policy.

We encourage you to review this Privacy Policy periodically to stay informed about how ph156 is protecting your personal data.

ph156 has appointed a Data Protection Officer (DPO) responsible for overseeing compliance with the Data Privacy Act of 2012 and this Privacy Policy. If you have any questions, concerns, or requests regarding your personal data or this Policy, please contact the ph156 DPO through the following channels:

• Live Chat: Available 24/7 via the ph156 Platform — the fastest way to reach us
• Email: [email protected]
• General Support: [email protected]

ph156 will acknowledge all privacy-related inquiries within two (2) business days and will provide a substantive response within fifteen (15) business days. For complex requests, we may require up to thirty (30) days and will inform you of any extension.

If you are not satisfied with ph156's response to your data privacy concern, you have the right to lodge a complaint with the National Privacy Commission (NPC) of the Philippines through the NPC's official complaint process.